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Masasi, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Masasi is a mid-size city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 89,700. Elevation: 1,473 ft (449 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

89,700 Population 256/sq mi density
1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
38.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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About Masasi

Masasi

Masasi is one of the six districts of the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by the Lindi Region, to the east by the Newala District, to the south by the Ruvuma River and Mozambique and to the west by Nanyumbu District.

People

Population89,700
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Population89,700
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Coordinates-10.7167°, 38.8000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation38.1 inches (967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Masasi

Masasi is a mid-size city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 89,700. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet (449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Masasi

Masasi has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.3°C), the coldest is Jul (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2112 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 20.3° / 33.3° 332.6
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.5° 294.9
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 19.9° / 30.4° 403.9
Apr 24°C / 75°F 18.2° / 29.5° 425.1
May 21.8°C / 71°F 15° / 28.4° 237.2
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 12.4° / 27.9° 24.4
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 12.7° / 28.2° 30.5
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 14.5° / 31.1° 8.5
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 16.6° / 33.9° 4.7
Oct 26.4°C / 79°F 18.4° / 36.6° 144.6
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 19.8° / 36.9° 59.8
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 20.2° / 35.4° 145.7
Masasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Tanzania avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area349.7 sq mi (905.8 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates-10.7167°N, 38.8000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.27"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Aug 3, 2010 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania M5.3 138 km
Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Kenneth Category 4 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 76°F (25°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in

Masasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in June to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Masasi

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chakama Primary School - - - -
matawale Primary School - - - -
Masasi Primary School - - - -
Marika Primary School - - - -
Mangose Juu Primary School - - - -
Mailisita Primary School - - - -
Maendeleo Primary School - - - -
Kitunda Primary School - - - -
Kambarage Primary School - - - -
Chisegu Primary School - - - -
Mbonde Primary School - - - -
Chikunja Primary School - - - -
Mlingula Primary School - - - -
Mlimani Primary School - - - -
Mbonde Primary School - - - -
SULULU SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MTANDI SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
MTAPIKA SECONDARY SCHOOL - - - -
Mkuti Primary School - - - -
Masasi Day Secondary School - - - -
Mtakuja 11 Primary School - - - -
Temeke Primary School - - - -
Sululu Primary School - - - -
Sabasaba Primary School - - - -
Nyasa Primary School - - - -
Nangose Primary School - - - -
Namkungwi Primary School - - - -
Namatunu Primary School - - - -
Mwenge mtapika Primary School - - - -
Mtandi Primary School - - - -
Tukae wote Primary School - - - -
mpekeso Primary School - - - -
Moroko Primary School - - - -
Mkuti B Primary School - - - -
Mkuti Primary School - - - -
Mkomaindo Primary School - - - -
Mkarango Primary School - - - -
Mkapunda Primary School - - - -
Migongo 84 Primary School - - - -
Migongo Primary School - - - -
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Hotels in Masasi

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR Hotel
Masasi Guest House
Masasi Inn

Restaurants in Masasi

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR Night Park Restaraunt
Kibo Restaurant
Masasi Inn

Clinics in Masasi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gereza Masasi Dispensary

Bus Stations in Masasi

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MASASI BUS STAND
Standi Kuu Masasi

Gas Stations in Masasi

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TZ #7001548556
TZ #7001548558
TZ #7001548560
TZ #7001548563
TZ #7001548565

Banks in Masasi

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CRDB Bank
NBC Bank
NMB

Airports Near Masasi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masasi AirportXMISmall Airport
Mtemaupinde Airport-Small Airport
Nachingwea AirportNCHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Masasi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
KKKT Jengo Jipya
KKKT Jengo la zamani
Roman catholic church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Around Masasi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 1
Banks 3
Hotels 3
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Masasi

What is the population of Masasi?

Masasi has a population of 89,700 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 349.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masasi?

Masasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches.

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